For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,073 students in 00736, PR.
The top ranked public schools in 00736, PR are Elemental Emerita Leon, Gerardo Selles Sola Cayey and Benigno Carrion. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 00736 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Puerto Rico public school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 35% statewide average). Schools in 00736, PR have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Puerto Rico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Puerto Rico public school average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
Best 00736, PR Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elemental Emerita Leon
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Urb Villa Verde 118 Calle Luis
Cayey, PR 00736
(787) 738-2410
Cayey, PR 00736
(787) 738-2410
Grades: PK-5
| 173 students
Rank: #22.
Gerardo Selles Sola Cayey
(Math: 14% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Carr 184 Km 31 Hm 3 Bo Guavate
Cayey, PR 00736
(787) 263-0490
Cayey, PR 00736
(787) 263-0490
Grades: K-8
| 296 students
Rank: #33.
Benigno Carrion
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Calle Luis Barreras Final
Cayey, PR 00736
(787) 738-3087
Cayey, PR 00736
(787) 738-3087
Grades: K-5
| 308 students
Rank: #44.
Eugenio Maria De Hostos Cayey
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Carr 14 Km 65 Hm 3 Bo Toita
Cayey, PR 00736
(787) 738-5866
Cayey, PR 00736
(787) 738-5866
Grades: K-8
| 240 students
Rank: #55.
Benjamin Harrison
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
249 Ave Jose De Diego
Cayey, PR 00736
(787) 738-1309
Cayey, PR 00736
(787) 738-1309
Grades: 9-12
| 704 students
Rank: #66.
Emerita Leon
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Urb Minima Detras Res. Luis Mu
Cayey, PR 00736
(787) 738-2440
Cayey, PR 00736
(787) 738-2440
Grades: PK-6
| 167 students
Rank: #77.
Benigno Fernandez Garcia
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Calle Barbosa Final
Cayey, PR 00736
(787) 738-2626
Cayey, PR 00736
(787) 738-2626
Grades: 6-8
| 185 students
00736, Puerto Rico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Carr 14 Ave Antonio R Barcelo
Cayey, PR 00736
(787) 738-5761
Cayey, PR 00736
(787) 738-5761
Grades: K-5
| 152 students
Calle Gregorio Rios Bo Vegas
Cayey, PR 00736
(787) 263-2999
Cayey, PR 00736
(787) 263-2999
Grades: K-5
| 142 students
Jose De Diego Final Bo Buenas
Cayey, PR 00736
(787) 738-3830
Cayey, PR 00736
(787) 738-3830
Grades: K-5
| 101 students
Carr 1 Km 6 Hm 8 Bo Pasto Viej
Cayey, PR 00736
(787) 738-7847
Cayey, PR 00736
(787) 738-7847
Grades: K-5
| 53 students
Carr 14 Km 63 Bo Maton Abajo
Cayey, PR 00736
(787) 738-7111
Cayey, PR 00736
(787) 738-7111
Grades: K-6
| 103 students
Calle Luis Mu?oz Rivera Sur
Cayey, PR 00736
(787) 738-2621
Cayey, PR 00736
(787) 738-2621
Grades: K-6
| 233 students
Carr 15 Int 709 Bo Jajome Bajo
Cayey, PR 00736
(787) 263-0101
Cayey, PR 00736
(787) 263-0101
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Calle Flor Rodriguez Bda San T
Cayey, PR 00736
(787) 738-2847
Cayey, PR 00736
(787) 738-2847
Grades: K-5
| 237 students
Carr 15 Int 7737 Bo Sumido
Cayey, PR 00736
(787) 738-5482
Cayey, PR 00736
(787) 738-5482
Grades: 1-6
| 117 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 00736, PR?
The top ranked public schools in 00736, PR include Elemental Emerita Leon, Gerardo Selles Sola Cayey and Benigno Carrion.
How many public schools are located in 00736?
7 public schools are located in 00736.
What is the racial composition of students in 00736?
00736 public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Puerto Rico public schools average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
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